Definition of Autocoid

1. Noun. Any physiologically active internal secretion especially one of uncertain classification.

Exact synonyms: Autacoid
Generic synonyms: Secretion
Specialized synonyms: Prostaglandin
Derivative terms: Autacoidal

Definition of Autocoid

1. autacoid [n -S] - See also: autacoid

Medical Definition of Autocoid

1. A chemical substance produced by one type of cell that affects the function of different types of cells in the same region, thus functioning as a local hormone or messenger. Origin: G. Autos, self, + eidos, form (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Autocoid

autochthonously
autochthons
autochthony
autocide
autocides
autoclasia
autoclavability
autoclavable
autoclave
autoclaved
autoclaves
autoclaving
autocleavage
autoclitic
autoclitics
autocoid (current term)
autocoids
autocollimation
autocollimations
autocollimator
autocollimators
autocomplete
autocompleted
autocompletes
autocompleting
autocompletion
autoconfiguration
autoconfigure
autoconfigured
autoconfigures

Other Resources:

Search for Autocoid on Dictionary.com!Search for Autocoid on Thesaurus.com!Search for Autocoid on Google!Search for Autocoid on Wikipedia!

Search